Man still in prison 20 years after stealing phone
Summary
Leroy Douglas has been in prison since 2005 for stealing a mobile phone due to an indeterminate sentence called Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP). Although these sentences were abolished in 2012, many people like Douglas still remain in prison without a clear release date, which has led to calls for changes and new trials.Key Facts
- Leroy Douglas has been in prison since 2005 after stealing a mobile phone.
- He was given an IPP, which means he can be detained indefinitely until deemed safe for release.
- IPP sentences were abolished in 2012, but many people like Douglas are still serving them.
- Campaigners have filed a case at the United Nations asking for current IPP prisoners to be resentenced.
- The Ministry of Justice reported a record number of IPP prisoner releases last year.
- Douglas's family says his long imprisonment for a non-violent crime has negatively affected his mental health.
- Douglas has faced personal losses, such as the death of his daughter, while in prison.
- His family argues that being in prison has contributed to ongoing behavioral issues.
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